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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,278.38, 28,948.96 and 11,929.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,278.38, 28,948.96 and 11,929.66 is: 17,913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,278.38 : 28,948.96 = 11,929.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,278.38/28,948.96 = 11,929.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,278.38x = 28,948.96 × 11,929.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,278.38x = 345,351,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,351,250.15/19,278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,913.91

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